Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Break Silence on Shocking Divorce and Baby Announcement
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have publicly addressed their divorce, with Bunnie clarifying rumors on her podcast and Jelly Roll confirming her statements at a concert. Both emphasized their continued friendship, denied cheating allegations, and committed to co-parenting a child they are trying to have through IVF.
Just weeks after news broke of their pending divorce, musician Jelly Roll and his soon-to-be ex-wife, Bunnie Xo, have both publicly addressed the split, emphasizing their continued friendship and shared commitment to co-parenting. The couple, who married in 2016 after meeting in 2015, confirmed that Jelly Roll filed for divorce on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, following a decade together.
Bunnie Xo took to her “Dumb Blonde” podcast with an episode titled “The Divorce” on Thursday, June 18, to offer her perspective and clear up circulating rumors. She began by affirming her enduring love for Jelly Roll, stating, “He is my best friend. He’s always been my best friend. I love that man more than life itself.” Bunnie adamantly debunked false reports, including one suggesting she cheated with Nickelback’s lead singer Chad Kroeger, apologizing to Kroeger and the band for the unwarranted speculation. She also dismissed rumors of Jelly Roll dating pop/country singer Jessie Murph, with whom he collaborated on the hit “Wild Ones.” Bunnie stressed the authenticity of their 10-year relationship, countering claims it was fake: “It was real. The proof is in the pudding. Look what the f— we built, ladies and gentlemen.”
The catalyst for the divorce filing, according to Bunnie, was an argument on Mother’s Day. In a moment of frustration, she told Jelly Roll to “file the f—ing divorce papers,” a phrase she admits holds significant weight when she says it. To her surprise, he did. While acknowledging her initial anger, Bunnie clarified that the divorce was not mutual at the time but ultimately served as a “wake-up call.” She noted that over the past 18 months, their communication had significantly deteriorated, a factor she attributed to their differing approaches to fame and Jelly Roll’s demanding schedule. Bunnie described herself as more reserved, while Jelly Roll, whom she called a “politician,” thrives in the public eye. She also openly shared her perception of always loving Jelly Roll “a little bit more” and being the “chaser” in their relationship, eventually stopping her pursuit and facing depression and personal losses.
Hours after Bunnie’s podcast release, Jelly Roll addressed the divorce during his Little ASS Shed Tour performance in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Taking a break after his song “Liar,” he told the audience, “I wasn’t going to talk about this tonight, but while we’re talking about liars, the Internet is a liar too.” He echoed Bunnie’s sentiments, confirming that “Me and my wife are best friends. We will always be best friends. We just got off the phone earlier today. Nobody cheated on nobody.” He specifically endorsed Bunnie’s podcast, saying, “every word of it was true,” and added, “That will be my best friend forever… Bunnie, I love you, baby. Thank you for those 10 years.”
Despite the end of their marriage, the couple is committed to continuing their journey to have a child together through IVF treatments. Bunnie confirmed, “We’re still having a baby together. We’re going to co-parent together. He’s my best friend.” She praised Jelly Roll’s support in this endeavor, stating, “J has been so f—in’ great about us having a baby together. We’re going to raise our little nugget as one big happy family.” Bunnie also revealed details about asset division, noting she will receive a property with multiple houses where many of their animals will live. She even expressed support for Jelly Roll, mentioning that he has started dating again and is in his “finest season.” Both emphasized that their relationship was built on love and is ending with love, transitioning into a new phase of co-parenting.